Danny Matthews
Hospitality
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Sous Chef with a proven track record at Station Casinos, excelling in food safety and cost control. Recognized for mentoring staff and optimizing kitchen workflows, resulting in reduced turnover and enhanced team performance. Committed to exceptional customer service and building strong vendor relationships to ensure high-quality ingredients and guest satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Station Casinos
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Coordinated food preparation during busy periods, upholding standards of quality and presentation.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Reduced staff turnover rates through effective communication skills, creating a supportive work atmosphere for all team members.
- Developed strong relationships with local vendors, securing fresh ingredients at competitive prices while supporting community businesses.
- Assisted in the development of staff training programs, improving overall consistency and efficiency within the kitchen environment while fostering professional growth among junior team members.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Fostered positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and open communication among staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Service And Repair
Pcc
Pueblo, CO06.1977
Skills
Food preparation
Food safety
Cost control
Menu memorization
Inventory management
Employee scheduling
Recipes and menu planning
Workflow optimization
Vendor relationship management
Plating
Team leadership
Customer service
Kitchen leadership
Safe food handling
Accomplishments
I have fed entertainers actors politicians in various locations I've done bands delegations from China Russia started out in country clubs
Timeline
Sous Chef
Station Casinos
01.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Service And Repair
Pcc